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Brother with Congenital Valve Disease now with TIA symptoms

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Struggling to focus today, as mid 30s brother been told he may have experienced a TIA. Worried sick about his risk of a stroke. Waiting for further assessment at TIA clinic. Is a stroke or TIA so early in life common for young adults with a prosthetic valve?

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Hiya

Has he been told what valve condition he has.

Take care

Ali

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Is he on anticoagulants?

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